Velebayi elated with match winning first Kaizer Chiefs goal

The 23-year-old came off the bench to net a decisive winner at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium last Sunday to advance to the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout where they will face Mamelodi Sundowns.

Amakhosi had missed a penalty in the first half after going behind to the Bloemfontein outfit, before Wandile Duba restored parity from the spot before half time.

"It was a game of transition," said the former Cape Town Spurs star about their quarter-final victory.

"There were a lot of turnovers in possession. In truth, we should have wrapped up the game by half-time, and we are working hard to be more clinical in front of goal.

"Scoring my first goal means a lot, especially that it was a goal that won the match and takes us into the next round. I aim to help the team by improving my all-round game and scoring more goals when I get the chance."

Velebayi has now made 21 appearances for the Soweto giants, scoring once and providing a single assist since joining the club as a free agent.